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When is it an osteoclast?

M Kaye

    Journal of Clinical Pathology
    |April 1, 1984
    PubMed
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    Osteoclasts, identified by acid phosphatase, were studied in patients with renal failure. Renal failure patients showed more multinucleated osteoclasts and Howship

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    Area of Science:

    • Bone Biology
    • Renal Osteodystrophy
    • Cell Biology

    Background:

    • Osteoclasts are crucial for bone resorption.
    • Renal failure is associated with bone abnormalities.
    • Accurate identification and quantification of osteoclasts are vital for understanding bone disease.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate osteoclast morphology and activity in patients with renal failure compared to controls.
    • To determine if renal failure affects osteoclast number and function.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of undemineralised iliac crest biopsies.
    • Acid phosphatase staining to identify osteoclasts.
    • Examination of single and serial sections to assess cell nucleation and multinucleation.
    • Quantification of Howship's lacunae.

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    Main Results:

    • A higher proportion of multinucleated osteoclasts were observed in patients with renal failure (91%) compared to controls (73%).
    • Patients with renal failure exhibited more Howship's lacunae, indicative of increased bone resorption.
    • Acid phosphatase-positive cells adjacent to bone were confirmed as osteoclasts.

    Conclusions:

    • All acid phosphatase-positive cells adjacent to bone should be classified as osteoclasts.
    • Renal failure is associated with an increase in multinucleated osteoclasts and Howship's lacunae.
    • These findings suggest enhanced cellular bone resorption in renal failure.